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Sweden allows hologram marks, plain packaging design gets thumbs up, and Dyson fakes seized: news digest

In our latest news digest, we look at the US Supreme Court confirming that it will rule on scandalous trademarks, a retailer called Pooey Puitton going up against Louis Vuitton, IP Australia joining TMclass, and much more.

Sweden allows hologram marks, plain packaging design gets thumbs up, and Dyson fakes seized: news digest
19 Dec 2018

An anniversary, a reshuffle and an EU directive: evolution and change in Sweden

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the relocation of the design and trademark department, the Swedish Patent and Registration Office looks back on a busy year.

9 Nov 2018

Sweden to modernise trademark rules, new USPTO deputy director, and Benelux fee changes: news round-up

In our latest round-up, we look at a study showing the scale of illicit alcohol, a Counterfeit Mini ad being lauded, luxury brands' increasing use of sound design in their products, and much more.

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13 Dec 2018

Sweden aligns Trademarks Act with EU regulations

The Riksdag has voted in favour of modernising the Swedish Trademarks Act, basing amendments on EU trademark laws. The changes cover many aspects of trademark legislation from presenting a mark, filing dates and counterfeit goods to requirements on genuine use of a mark. Read more

13 Nov 2018

Victory for Volvo as Patent and Market Court takes a stance on bad-faith applications

A recent case involving the registration by Green Stapler of the name of Volvo's "Made by Sweden" campaign shows how the Swedish Patent and Market Court will assess whether an applicant has acted in bad faith. Read more

11 Sep 2018

More #MeToo trademark applications, USPTO scandalous marks fight, and FIFA thanks Rospatent for World Cup help: news round-up

In our latest round-up, we look at more trademark applications related to the #MeToo movement, the Swedish IP Office warning against fake election posters, a US court having its say on trademark bullying, and much more. Read more

10 Sep 2018

Trademark procedures and strategies: Sweden

Any natural person or legal entity can apply for a mark and representatives do not require a power of attorney before filing. Anything that can be graphically represented is eligible for trademark protection. Read more

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1 Apr 2016

Prison sentence imposed in counterfeiting case

In a counterfeiting case the defendants claimed that the goods were well-known fashion brands sold in a clearance sale caused by the bankruptcy of their firm. The first-instance court rejected their claim and imposed prison sentences on both defendants, which were upheld on appeal. Read more

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13 Nov 2018

Victory for Volvo as Patent and Market Court takes a stance on bad-faith applications

A recent case involving the registration by Green Stapler of the name of Volvo's "Made by Sweden" campaign shows how the Swedish Patent and Market Court will assess whether an applicant has acted in bad faith. Read more

17 Aug 2018

A-Z guide of EU trademark court practice and performance: Spain to UK

In the final part of our series, trademark counsel from law firms across Europe provide an overview of the performance of their countries’ EU trademark courts over the last two years. Read more

23 Mar 2018

M v M&M'S war finally over – settlement between multinational chocolate manufacturers Kraft/Marabou and Mars reached

The longstanding dispute between Kraft/Marabou and Mars in Sweden over the use of the marks M and M&M’S, respectively, for chocolate-covered candy, has finally been settled. Read more

20 Feb 2018

Sweden considering prison for infringers, EUIPO switches banks and cops brandishing fake firearms: news round-up

In our latest round-up, we look the Qatari government continuing its counterfeit crackdown, a cheese stand-off between the EU and Mexico, and much more. Read more

Portfolio management

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24 Nov 2016

Protecting and enforcing design rights: Sweden

The Design Act was amended in 2002 to reflect changes at EU level to harmonise IP laws within the European Union. As a result, Swedish design law is largely consistent with the rules that apply in other EU member states. Cases handed down by the EU courts and legal literature regarding the EU design system are, in many cases, also relevant for the interpretation of the Design Act. Read more

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23 Mar 2018

M v M&M'S war finally over – settlement between multinational chocolate manufacturers Kraft/Marabou and Mars reached

The longstanding dispute between Kraft/Marabou and Mars in Sweden over the use of the marks M and M&M’S, respectively, for chocolate-covered candy, has finally been settled. Read more

20 Feb 2018

Sweden considering prison for infringers, EUIPO switches banks and cops brandishing fake firearms: news round-up

In our latest round-up, we look the Qatari government continuing its counterfeit crackdown, a cheese stand-off between the EU and Mexico, and much more. Read more

21 Dec 2017

Litigation procedures and strategies: Sweden

In Sweden, the Trademarks Act 1877/2010 sets out the framework for trademark protection. The legislation is based on the EU Trademark Directive (2008/95/EC), which has direct effect in Sweden. Read more

14 Dec 2017

Swedish Match snuffs out ad for trademark infringement and violation of marketing act

Swedish Match has become the first party to take advantage of the opportunity to file joint proceedings under trademark and unfair competition laws at the new Patent and Market Court. Read more

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